Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
1258074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 578 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257412



Common Names

  • Gardner's Picramnia
  • Picramnia gardneri
  • Gardner's Picramnia


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Description

Picramnia gardneri (also called Gardner's, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with alternate, simple leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Picramnia gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Picramnia gardneri sub. septentrionalis Pirani
Picramnia gardneri sub. gardneri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picramnia gardneri is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picramnia gardneri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.

Where to Find Picramnia gardneri

Picramnia gardneri is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Picramnia gardneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picramnia gardneri?

Picramnia gardneri

What is the common name of Picramnia gardneri?

Gardner's picramnia

Where is Picramnia gardneri native to?

It is native to South America.

Species in the Picramnia genus

Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,

Species in the Picramniaceae family

Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,

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